To begin, it is important to consult 天美传媒鈥檚 Graduate On-Campus Programs 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance (COA).听This important resource details annualized direct costs (tuition and student fees) and indirect costs (estimates for living expenses). Please be mindful that SPA鈥檚 master鈥檚 degrees, most often, require two years to complete.
The 2025-2026 COA table details direct and indirect costs in the first column for students considering full-time enrollment (9 credit hours)* and, the second column details direct and indirect costs for half-time enrollment (6 credit hours).
*All international students (F-1/J-1 visa holders) will be required to maintain full-time enrollment.
A key advantage of pursuing an SPA master鈥檚 degree is the flexibility offered to all domestic SPA students to flex their enrollments each semester so they can take full advantage of the articulation between classroom learning (classes only meet one day a week in the evenings) and application in the workplace in light of the incredibly robust job market in the greater Washington, D.C. region.听This advantage results in exceptional professional outcomes for every SPA master鈥檚 degree as our students transform into leaders who make meaningful contributions in all sectors of employment.
SPA鈥檚 valued, admitted听international students should also proactively consult the听School of Public Affairs Graduate Programs Cost Guide. This Guide details the necessary identification and financial documentation听required after they pay the nonrefundable听enrollment deposit to secure an I-20 from 天美传媒 in advance of scheduling and, ideally, securing a visa to join the SPA graduate student community.听Please know that the SPA graduate admissions team will support you post-admission through the immigration process. Additional information is available by consulting听天美传媒鈥檚 International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
